Module: Analytical Hillshading
(c) 2003 by O.Conrad
Menu: Terrain Analysis > Lighting
Name | Type | Identifier | Description | Constraints |
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Input | ||||
Elevation | Grid (input) | ELEVATION | ||
Output | ||||
Analytical Hillshading | Grid (output) | SHADE | The angle between the surface and the incoming light beams, measured in radians. | |
Options | ||||
Shading Method | Choice | METHOD | Available Choices: [0] Standard [1] Standard (max. 90Degree) [2] Combined Shading [3] Ray Tracing | |
Azimuth [Degree] | Floating point | AZIMUTH | Direction of the light source, measured in degree clockwise from the north direction. | |
Declination [Degree] | Floating point | DECLINATION | Declination of the light source, measured in degree above the horizon. | |
Exaggeration | Floating point | EXAGGERATION | The terrain exaggeration factor allows to increase the shading contrasts in flat areas. |